Customs House Museum & Cultural Center

Storytime & Craft: National Hat Day January 15, 2026 | 10:30 am | All ages, with adult | Free with membership or paid admission Wear your favorite hat and join us for National Hat Day! We’ll read two stories about hats and design a hat artwork. *All parents are expected to participate with and supervise...

Sunday Studio: Collaging with Aubrey Derryberry January 18 | 2 pm – 4 pm | Ages 16+ Free, with registration required; does not include Customs House Museum admission. In partnership with APSU’s Community School of the Arts, our Sunday Studio class is a creative workshop series for adults. For January, we're creating a collage using...

January 31, 2026 |10 am – 12 pm, 1 pm – 3 pm | Ages 3+, with adult Free with membership or paid admission | Family Art Studio Get creative with us this January as we do squiggle watercolors. As always, this is perfect for artists of all ages — no experience needed, just bring...

Fifth Saturday is Donation Day! Any month with five Saturdays, on the fifth Saturday any monetary donation to the Museum is your admission. All donations directly support the Museum in creating educational programming for children and adults, preserving our historical collection and supporting our award-winning exhibitions.

Free with registration | Does not include Customs House Museum admission. With Linda Jones Greenup, author & historian - pulling from the research for her book, A History of Southside, Tennessee in Pictures and Words, Linda Greenup will share some of the history and stories of Southside, Tennessee. Join us to learn more about the...

For Homeschool Families Art & More: Spring Semester 2026 (Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7) 10:30am – 12:15pm $25 non-refundable registration fee for the semester | Grades K-12 Join us for our two-in-one art class for homeschool families. Art & More is a combination of an instructor-led art class, covering art standards, and an educator-led exhibit...

Storytime & Craft: Dental Health Month February 5, 2026 | 10:30 am | All ages, with adult | Free with membership or paid admission Bring your smile and join us for Dental Health Month! We’ll read two stories about teeth and craft a smile artwork. *All parents are expected to participate with and supervise their...

February First Thursday Art Walk February 5 | 5 – 8 pm Free to the public Mark your calendars for the February First Thursday Art Walk! The Customs House Museum offers free admission during the First Thursday Art Walk from 5 – 8 p.m.